Peter Kaye speaks with Kim Strothoff, Director of Academics at King’s Academy in Swansea, Massachusetts, about the importance of our kids becoming strong, confident readers. Strothoff discusses the importance of strong reading skills, including phonics, vocabulary development, comprehension, and building confidence through consistent reading habits. She also shares information about why reading is foundational to every subject, how early reading gaps can appear, and why year round reading—especially during the summer—prevents learning loss. Strothoff emphasizes balancing technology with print reading and the critical role parents play by modeling and encouraging reading at home. She explains how even small daily reading routines can strengthen focus, imagination, and long term academic success.
Original airdate: 5/24/2026
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Peter joined K-LOVE in 2008 and covers most of Northeastern U.S. (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI & VT) including major markets New York City and Boston. He also covers K-LOVE Air1 signals in Alaska.